04-20-2016, 03:06 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-22-2016, 09:50 PM by CardBoardBox.
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Thanks for sharing. Read the story, and as usual when there are reader comments, I scan some of them too.
Here is a sampling (or just some verbage from me)
I semi-liked the idea of putting in a flare-gun, declaring same, since they inspect your bag and you get to relock it without an Approved TSA lock, and get (??) special processing because it was already inspected.
Another comment, cut-n-paste:
I packed my PC into a large suitcase and checked it.
I wrapped it in bubble wrap, put protective padding inside the tower, and put corner protectors on the corners. It was pretty well packaged. I was confident it would be safe, since I ship computers the same way. I took pictures of it every step of the way.
The TSA opened it up, took apart the padding, and opened the case to see what was inside. Understandable, since on the scans it would appear that something was inside the case. Unfortunately, it never dawned on them to repackage the computer. They just threw it back in my bag with all the opened packaging and sent it on its way.
The PC was destroyed when I got it back. Chassis was dinged, scratched, and dented. Internal components were snapped/broken. It sucked. I took a lot of pictures of it.
I then made a claim to the TSA for the damages. They disputed, so I provided all the pictures. They then cut me a check.
That said, there are many reasons to take pictures of whatever you check-in at an airport. It only serves to protect you.
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different posting (new thread):
We had this happen. Family emergency & had to get to Little Rock. Flight got cancelled, quickly hopped on a flight to Houston with a connection. Bad weather in Houston, connecting flight cancelled - stuck overnight without luggage. Flight next day (still wearing same clothes) to somewhere in North Carolina, then finally a smaller plane to Little Rock. Bags never caught up. Entire family had to buy clothes at a local store to make it through the weekend. Bags finally showed up back at home the following week.
I learned from this that even if you have to check luggage, always bring at least one extra set of clothes, a toothbrush, and any medications in your carry on.
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wrapping up: at some airports (LAX and NJ), people steal bags at baggage claim (no checking) and it's a good idea to make yours unusual looking. There were lottsa more comments but I got bored reading.
PostScript: Delayed luggage can happen because the plane was too heavy.
Here is a sampling (or just some verbage from me)
I semi-liked the idea of putting in a flare-gun, declaring same, since they inspect your bag and you get to relock it without an Approved TSA lock, and get (??) special processing because it was already inspected.
Another comment, cut-n-paste:
I packed my PC into a large suitcase and checked it.
I wrapped it in bubble wrap, put protective padding inside the tower, and put corner protectors on the corners. It was pretty well packaged. I was confident it would be safe, since I ship computers the same way. I took pictures of it every step of the way.
The TSA opened it up, took apart the padding, and opened the case to see what was inside. Understandable, since on the scans it would appear that something was inside the case. Unfortunately, it never dawned on them to repackage the computer. They just threw it back in my bag with all the opened packaging and sent it on its way.
The PC was destroyed when I got it back. Chassis was dinged, scratched, and dented. Internal components were snapped/broken. It sucked. I took a lot of pictures of it.
I then made a claim to the TSA for the damages. They disputed, so I provided all the pictures. They then cut me a check.
That said, there are many reasons to take pictures of whatever you check-in at an airport. It only serves to protect you.
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different posting (new thread):
We had this happen. Family emergency & had to get to Little Rock. Flight got cancelled, quickly hopped on a flight to Houston with a connection. Bad weather in Houston, connecting flight cancelled - stuck overnight without luggage. Flight next day (still wearing same clothes) to somewhere in North Carolina, then finally a smaller plane to Little Rock. Bags never caught up. Entire family had to buy clothes at a local store to make it through the weekend. Bags finally showed up back at home the following week.
I learned from this that even if you have to check luggage, always bring at least one extra set of clothes, a toothbrush, and any medications in your carry on.
---
wrapping up: at some airports (LAX and NJ), people steal bags at baggage claim (no checking) and it's a good idea to make yours unusual looking. There were lottsa more comments but I got bored reading.
PostScript: Delayed luggage can happen because the plane was too heavy.